What to Expect at This Year’s 2011 Canandaigua Art and Music Festival

Canandaigua Art & Music Festival in Historic Downtown will be held Friday July 15th, from 12pm-8pm, and Saturday July 16th and Sunday July 17th from 10am-6pm.

Over 100 Artists, Crafters & Exhibitors

Along with great musical performances, this year’s Canandaigua Art and Music Festival will feature a wide variety of art. Vendors will be set up along Main Street displaying their wares that will include artwork such as ceramics, pottery, jewelry, woodworking, painting, photography, gourmet foods, graphics, and print.

Music

Musical acts will play at the main Commons Park Stage all three days of the festival. In its second year, the Country Bluegrass Stage will feature performers on Saturday and Sunday. Commons Park Stage is located on the corner of Coach and Main Streets and the Country Bluegrass Stage can be found next to Byrne Dairy.

The musical acts, booked by Rainbow Talent Agency, continue to grow each year. There are more than 20 bands performing throughout both stages, with incredible talent from around the Upstate NY region. Full schedule is below.

Kids Korridor

The Canandaigua Art & Music Festival features affordable family fun for all ages. Kids Korridor, located in the parking lot next to the Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce, offers hands-on activities for kids. Highlights include Wildlife Defenders, Hochstein School, Gadgets the Clown, Sand Art, Wax Hands and a Duck Pond with prizes. A complete schedule is listed below.

There are several free municipal parking lots located throughout the City ofCanandaigua. Lots can be found onWest Avenue,OntarioStreet,Mill Street, andBristol Street.

Art & Music Festival Blog

The Canandaigua Art & Music Festival blog highlights acts and artists in the weeks leading up to the festival. The blog, found at www.canandaiguaartandmusicfestival.wordpress.com lets the artists and musicians answer questions in their own words. Each post is like a quick conversation with the artist; an easy way to hear a band’s playfulness, an artist’s dedication, a photographer’s perspective and get a sneak peek at festival vendors.

2011 Festival to benefit Downtown Canandaigua BID

Downtown Canandaigua Business Management Association, also known as “the Canandaigua BID,” is a non-profit organization created to promote, beautify and improve downtown for residents, property owners and merchants. Key projects include: Main Street Grant, Canandaigua Art & Music Festival, Downtown Hanging Baskets and the Summer Concert Series. The DCBMA is celebrating 20 years of serving the community and encompasses more than 100 properties and businesses.